The pillars of a happy life lead to increased satisfaction instead of having opposing priorities fight it out.
By treating work and life as opposing forces we inevitably end up tipping the scales the wrong way. We can't always subscribe time evenly and things get out of whack.
We find there is a much better way by examining the term itself 'Work-life balance".
This episode will not only help you find better harmony with your different life projects but also help your awareness and mindsets to the choices you make.
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Infinite Play - Nat Eliason
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Growth Mindset pod
Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.
Chapters
00:00 Importance vs Dangers of "balancing"
01:56 The number of heartbeats in your life
03:00 Why is finding Balance so complicated
03:50 The importance of words and language
06:50 When balance creates problems
07:50 The pillars of a happy life
09:00 Our obsession with good and bad instead of priorities
11:14 Seeking long-term enjoyment
13:10 Creating satisfaction whilst minimising sacrifice
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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement